Ep. 26 — No more raggedy underwear
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Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min
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Ep. 25 — That time someone named a law after Tiffany
Happy belated Valentine's to our dear BA family. We love you! On this week's episode, you REALLY don't want to miss Tiffany's win of the week. Let's just say she is on the right side of the law ;). We are catching up on our inbox with questions from listeners Taylor R. and Rosey D. If YOU Have a question you'd like answered, email as brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com! Even if we can't get to your question on the show, we almost always respond. Last but not least, please please leave us a review! It...
Feb 23, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Ep. 24 — Let's get in Formation.
There's just one word we need to describe today's show: BEYONCE. If you have been living under a rock, please catch up here> Other important mentions in this week's show: Mandi's story highlighting 5 black business leaders who are changing the face of Silicon Valley. We're answering TWO questions on next week's show! Send us yours at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omn...
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Ep. 23 — He spent HOW much on that ring?
On this week's episode: -Tiffany shares her Obamacare drama and Mandi gives tips on how to avoid a $695 tax penalty this year -We discuss the pros/cons of group dinners (OK, mostly cons) -And we answer something of a taboo question: What should a guy/girl REALLY spend on an engagement ring? Mandi tells you what the going rate for a rock is these days and has tips on how to save on that diamond. Important links from this week's episode! Exemptions for the Obamacare tax penalty> Mandi's Story o...
Feb 09, 2016•45 min
Ep. 22 — Why every woman needs an "F-U" fund
Brown Ambition fam... we have a star among us. Tiffany made her Good Morning America debut this week on a special segment called "Super Savers." Check it out here! Winter Storm Jonas couldn't hold us down this week! We are back to bidness talking about #OscarsSoWhite, the Flint Michigan water crisis and the personal finance blog post that had ALL the ladies talking this week: "The Story of an F-Off Fund". Have questions for the show? Drop us a line at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more a...
Feb 02, 2016•54 min
Ep. 21 — How this Chicago family paid off $120,000 worth of debt
Six years ago, Aja McClanahan and her husband were $110,000 in the hole and in a constant tug-of-war with debt collectors. So they decided to make a drastic move in order to tackle their debt head one. Mandi sat down with Aja this week to chat about how they finally became debt-free and what advice she has for others out there feeling overwhelmed by their own debt. "You don't need a lot of money to do this," she says. "Being disciplined helped." Also on this week's episode: -Hillary Clinton talk...
Jan 26, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Ep. 20 — When to quit a low-paying job
Welcome back Brown Ambition fam. This week, we take a reader question from a young woman who took a job before she realized how little it paid. Now she's stuck -- does she stay and remain loyal to her new employer, or should she start looking for new work and risk looking unreliable to future employers? PLUS: Tiffany shares her favorite book of the moment ... and how to manage career burnout. As always, join us on Facebook or Twitter. Email us your money and career questions at brownambitionpodc...
Jan 19, 2016•43 min
Ep. 19 — The key to living a long, happy life
HAPPY NEW YEAR! To kick off our first show of 2016, we talk about the results of a 75-year study on — what else? — the key to finding lasting happiness in life. Doing this ONE thing in your life can not only make you happier but healthier and, as a result, more likely to live longer. It's like tapping your own personal Fountain of Youth everyday...and here's a hint: it has nothing to do with going to the gym! Then, we take a question from a listener who's feeling torn — should she take a year of...
Jan 12, 2016•41 min
Ep. 18 — 'Live Richer' in 2016
It's the last show of 2015 for Brown Ambition! Thank you all for an amazing run these past four months. We'll be back and better (browner?) than ever in 2016. To set us up for the New Year, we want to know what YOU want more of/less of from us next year. More guests? Fewer dance breaks? Different advice? Email us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook with your thoughts. And if you haven't left a review for us on iTunes yet, now's your chance! It would be the best ...
Dec 22, 2015•36 min
Ep. 17 — Stay Mad, Abby
#TGIF BA Fam! After dealing with our edit issues, we're back this week with a brand new (and a little bit tardy) show for you. Enjoy! As ever, email us your money and career questions at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 15, 2015•43 min
Ep. 16 — The squeaky wheel gets the pay raise
It's our Sweet 16, BA Fam! Fair warning: if you have not yet watched The Wiz Live, spoilers are ahead! The cast...the music...the WARDROBE. It was truly a night of unforgettable black magic. On the down side, what's a groundbreaking moment for people of color without a little touch of racist shade? Ignorance was out in full force on the Twitterverse and we discuss in this week's Buzzworthy. Next up, is it ever OK to move in with a significant other simply to save on rent? And Tiffany has a quest...
Dec 08, 2015•40 min
Ep. 15 — Put a ring on it!
Sorry in advance for all the singing. We were a little giddy this week...but for the best possible reason! One of us has something MAYJAH to share today BA fam (and it may or may not involve a ring!). After we squeal, we discuss important events of the last week, such as the Soul Train Awards (Baby Face tribute? Win! Choosing creeper R. Kelly to close the show? Fail!) and why it's important to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season. For Brown Break, Mandi gets real about what it's...
Dec 01, 2015•54 min
Ep. 14 — Gifted hands, foolish mind
Hey Hey Hey! Happy almost-Thanksgiving BA Fam! This week, we talk about the shocking "Scandal" winter finale (Shonda...you still got it girl) and the Apple Music commercial that everyone's talking about. Brown Break: Tiffany explains why she is sick of "Money Mantras" and Mandi lays out the facts that seem to be conveniently missing from the anti-Syrian refugee movement in the U.S. (yes, we're talking to YOU Dr. Ben Carson). Then, we spend some time answering a fabulous question from a reader wh...
Nov 24, 2015•55 min
Ep. 13 — "Real Money Answers" for women who want to get ahead
Just 7 years ago, Patrice C. Washington was scraping up all the change in her purse to buy baby formula for her newborn daughter. Now, Patrice is a best-selling author and founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a boutique personal finance consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA, and is a featured financial coach on the Steve Harvey Show. On Jan. 19, Patrice is publishing her new book "Real Money Answers for Everyday Women" in bookstores nationwide. Patrice joins us to talk about hitting rock b...
Nov 17, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Ep. 12 — We've got a problem with travel hackers
I know we say every episode is our best episode EVAH but....Y'ALL. THIS ONE IS FIIIIRE. In lieu of tips this week, Mandi sat down to chat with the extraordinary Mira Jacob, author of the critically acclaimed novel "The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing" and all around badass. Mira's viral Buzzfeed post "37 Difficult Questions From My Mixed-Race Son" hit us right in the feels — so sweet, so funny, and so relevant to what it's like to be a parent raising a kid in a multi-cultural family today. Mandi ...
Nov 10, 2015•51 min
Ep. 11 — Seeking older women (not in a weird way)
Hey hey hey BA Fam! Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? We won't spam you, promise! Once every few weeks we check in to let you know what's been going on in Brown Ambition land and give you tips on everything from saving and investing to balancing life + career. If you'd like to keep things a bit more casual, hit us up on Twitter or Facebook. This episode is dedicated to all the fans who've blown us away with your support of the show so far -- thanks to you, we made it to the iTunes "New ...
Nov 03, 2015•46 min
Ep. 10 — The upsides of being a breadwinning woman
Happy 10th episode to us! In honor of the big 1-0, we are bringing you a PACKED show filled with all your favorite segments: Buzzworthy, Brown Break, Tips and Wins of the Week. As if that wasn't enough, we're also announcing the WINNER of our iTunes giveaway! Buzzworthy: -We are here for Dominican Drake! The #Hotlinering video was great...but the memes were even better. -Everyone's favorite "Hero Mom" from the Baltimore Riots has sadly not done too well since her 15 minutes of fame. -From one cr...
Oct 27, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Ep. 9 — It is time to take several seats Raven-Symoné
We're baaack! Tweet us @TheBApodcast or join the fun community we're building on Facebook! Let us know what topics/questions you'd like addressed on the show. We spend a lot of time on today's show talking about one of our favorite subjects — how to push through and ask for more when you deserve it at work. We were inspired by Jennifer Lawrence's open letter about gender bias in the entertainment industry. Here's what else we've got cooking this week, BA fam: Brown Break: Why has no one canceled...
Oct 20, 2015•45 min
Ep. 8—Make your credit jump like Jordan
Thanks to you beautiful people our last episode was our most popular show to date! Please keep spreading the word by leaving us a review on iTunes and tweeting us @TheBApodcast with the hashtag #BrownAmbition. We keep the party going on Facebook, too, so like our page and stay in the loop on all our BA news: facebook.com/brownambition. Here’s what we’ve got going on in this week’s show: BUZZWORTHY: Tiffany teaches Mandi the meaning of “project heat”. How a teenage boy got a publisher to rewrite ...
Oct 13, 2015•42 min
Ep. 6 — Lynnette "The Money Coach" Khalfani-Cox
You may know her as the Money Coach, but we call her our Fairy Money Godmother — the incomparable Lynette Khalfani-Cox is our first-ever BA podcast guest! Lynnette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books (Yes. 12.) including the New York Times bestseller "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom." (Just in case you doubt her street cred, just know that Lynnette paid off $100,000 of credit card debt in 3 years!) She's an inspiration and...
Sep 29, 2015•25 min
Ep. 5 (BONUS): Brown girl magic at the Emmy's
You guys. We couldn't wait a whole week to talk about the epic amounts of black girl magic that occurred at the Emmys this weekend, so we are bringing you a special bonus edition of Brown Ambition. From Viola's history-making win, to Regina King's long overdue trophy and the Apple commercial that still has us talking (#KerryMaryTaraji) ... so much to celebrate! We also have some exciting news to share about Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge! ITUNES REVIEW GIVEAWAY: We're giving a way a copy of Tif...
Sep 22, 2015•14 min
Ep. 4 — Sit down somewhere Damon Wayans
In this episode, Tiffany tells you how to spot a life coach scam, Mandi calls for the end of World Star Hip-Hop and the ladies tell you how to manage your finances jointly with your partner. See more at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 15, 2015•33 min
Ep. 3 - We just can't with man buns anymore
Ep. 3 - We just can't with man buns anymore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2015•25 min
Ep. 2 - That time I lied my way to a raise
In Episode 2 of Brown Ambition, we tell you what it's really like to be the "only one" in the office. Tiffany talks about growing up in "Nigeria Central", Mandi tells you how she negotiated a 25% raise, and we both discuss the merits of simply knowing when to shut up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 01, 2015•26 min
Ep. 1 - Baby limbo, braids and Brown Ambition
In our first episode, we explain what 'Brown Ambition' is all about and tackle the question we've both been asking ourselves — when the hell is the right time to have a kid, anyway? Mandi explains what "white feminism" is all about, Tiffany calls for the end of the "Perm v. Natural" debate and both of us share our wins of the week. As if that wasn't enough, Mandi offers 4 key tips to save on rent and Tiffany serves up a key strategy for new business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Aug 25, 2015•27 min
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